Download or read book Economic Feasibility of Ground Water Irrigated Fresh Market Vegetable Production in Southeast Oklahoma written by Julie A. Stanley and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Economics of Irrigated Fresh Market Vegetable Crop Production in Southeastern Oklahoma written by Julie Augusta Yingst and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Economics of Surface Water Development for Vegetable Irrigation in S E Oklahoma written by Jeffrey Francis Dale and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Economics of Ground Water Development on Farms in Southwest Oklahoma written by K. C. Davis and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Enhancing Producer Profitability with Vegetable Production in the Texas High Plains written by Mandi Lynn Boychuk and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Ogallala Aquifer, the Texas High Plains' primary water source, withdrawals continue to exceed the aquifer's limited recharge. Producers are compensating with water-conserving production techniques such as transitioning to more efficient irrigation technology, implementing conservation tillage practices, reducing the amount of irrigation applied, and alternating the crops they plant. Given the current condition of the semi-arid region, alternative production methods are necessary to enhance farm profitability. One alternative being considered by producers is the production of high-value crops. High-value crops, including vegetables, can increase overall producer profitability. Initial project experiments have demonstrated the potential for viable vegetable production; however, no studies exist to prove the economic viability of these crops in the Texas High Plains. This study analyzes the economic feasibility of producing high-value vegetables so producers may make an informed decision regarding the incorporation of vegetable production into their existing operation. This information will benefit not only producers faced with declining water availability but also small landowners considering more productive uses of their land. Tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, and sweet corn were produced in an open field at the USDA-ARS CPRL/Texas A&M AgriLife Vegetable Production Lab in Bushland, Texas using surface drip irrigation both with and without the use of black plastic mulch. Field production data including water use, labor hours, input costs, and yields were collected through personal communication with research faculty. Additional data were collected from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension crop budgets, the United States Department of Agriculture's Agriculture Marketing Service, the United States Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, and a review of existing vegetable production literature. These data were compiled to create enterprise budgets including revenue, variable costs, fixed costs, and total profit for each vegetable with mulch and without mulch under surface drip irrigation, on a per-acre basis. Economic data for traditionally irrigated corn, cotton, and wheat were obtained from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension crop budgets. Several economic measures, including return on investment, profit per acre-inch of irrigation water applied, and breakeven prices were analyzed to provide producers with the information needed to make decisions. In addition, sensitivity analyses were conducted to evaluate how changes in crop prices and labor hours would affect producer profit. An online survey was distributed to producers implementing vegetable production within the study region to identify current management practices. Innovative production systems such as high tunnel systems and greenhouses offer several benefits to these producers, specifically protection from the harsh environment. Additionally, survey respondents provided information regarding higher revenue possibilities that exist through other marketing outlets including farmer's markets, local grocery stores, and restaurants. Implementing vegetable production in an existing enterprise is an alternative that can help increase or maintain overall producer profits, especially for producers faced with declining water availability. Despite the high investment and high labor costs, the results indicate vegetable production in the Texas High Plains has great profit potential. It is important to note that conservative estimates of revenue were utilized in this study. In addition, because specialty crops are not eligible for Agricultural Risk Loss Coverage, Price Loss Coverage, or Marketing Assistance Loan programs, producers should consider the risk associated with field production and methods to reduce the risk. Further research should be conducted to evaluate the economic feasibility of vegetable production in high tunnel systems and the use of other locally-grown fruits and vegetables to enhance farm profitability.

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Download or read book Sustainable Market Farming written by Pam Dawling and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing for 100 - the complete year-round guide for the small-scale market grower. Across North America, an agricultural renaissance is unfolding. A growing number of market gardeners are emerging to feed our appetite for organic, regional produce. But most of the available resources on food production are aimed at the backyard or hobby gardener who wants to supplement their family's diet with a few homegrown fruits and vegetables. Targeted at serious growers in every climate zone, Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive manual for small-scale farmers raising organic crops sustainably on a few acres. Informed by the author's extensive experience growing a wide variety of fresh, organic vegetables and fruit to feed the approximately one hundred members of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia, this practical guide provides: Detailed profiles of a full range of crops, addressing sowing, cultivation, rotation, succession, common pests and diseases, and harvest and storage Information about new, efficient techniques, season extension, and disease resistant varieties Farm-specific business skills to help ensure a successful, profitable enterprise Whether you are a beginning market grower or an established enterprise seeking to improve your skills, Sustainable Market Farming is an invaluable resource and a timely book for the maturing local agriculture movement.

Download or read book Bibliography of Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 1742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Water for the Future written by U.S. National Academy of Sciences and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-03-09 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the result of a joint research effort led by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and involving the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan, the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and the Palestine Health Council. It discusses opportunities for enhancement of water supplies and avoidance of overexploitation of water resources in the Middle East. Based on the concept that ecosystem goods and services are essential to maintaining water quality and quantity, the book emphasizes conservation, improved use of current technologies, and water management approaches that are compatible with environmental quality.

Download or read book Managing Cover Crops Profitably 3rd Ed written by Andy Clark and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover crops slow erosion, improve soil, smother weeds, enhance nutrient and moisture availability, help control many pests and bring a host of other benefits to your farm. At the same time, they can reduce costs, increase profits and even create new sources of income. You¿ll reap dividends on your cover crop investments for years, since their benefits accumulate over the long term. This book will help you find which ones are right for you. Captures farmer and other research results from the past ten years. The authors verified the info. from the 2nd ed., added new results and updated farmer profiles and research data, and added 2 chap. Includes maps and charts, detailed narratives about individual cover crop species, and chap. about aspects of cover cropping.

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Download or read book Guidelines for Predicting Crop Water Requirements written by J. Doorenbos and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calculation of crop evapotranspiration; Selection of crop coeficient; Calculation of field irrigation requirements.